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Newspaper
Cambridge Herald
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1890
Page
2
The Cambridge Herald notes its status as second class mail matter at the Cambridge post office, indicating standard newspaper mailing classification and distribution details.
They are still tugging away at the Nicaragua canal and hope to complete it within four years. A great deal of money has been spent in this enterprise.
The U S Circuit Court sustained the Iowa Prohibition law in its original packages and liquor men oppose. They plan to take the question to the Supreme Court.
Cuban leaders anxious after the McKinley tariff law urge Madrid to open negotiations with Washington for a reciprocal trade treaty. They stress hopes for relief from rising prices and economic hardship amid new U S tariffs.
The leaders of the political parties talk of abolishing the Congressional campaign committees and transferring their duties to the national committees.
The Indiana miners in the State Convention last week reaffirm support for the spring wage agreement with operators and will not seek wage advances, likely averting a threatened strike.
Republicans in some sections push for minority representation on public boards while Democrats in strongholds back the same idea. The case suggests the procedure would align with fairness and good government.
The latest census shows Illinois with 3,818,536 residents, up 740,665 in ten years, while Ohio records 3,666,719, up 468,657. Other western states also show growth.
The recently elected Vermont governor took power and offered his defeated opponent the position of chief of staff, an act seen as embracing the golden rule. The notion invites comparisons to Governor Campbell and ex-Governor Foraker in similar staffing gestures.
The New York Mail and Express notes Western Republicans and Speaker Reed are becoming well acquainted and warming to each other. A hint suggests Reed may place himself in the hands of his friends when 1392 arrives, leaving Harrison McKinley and Algers in a difficult position.
The Supreme Court dismissed the case over the mayor’s appointment of Cincinnati’s Public Affairs Board. It held the constitutionality question must be pursued differently. The mayor will appoint the board, and likely occupants may refuse to vacate, potentially prompting quo warranto actions. Courts not finished with the matter.
In New York last week a German drawn lottery attempt sought to import tickets as baggage to evade the law banning ticket transmission by mail. Officers seized the tickets and appealed to Washington for release. The seizure is argued as morally right though not legally definitive, asserting foreigners owe obedience to domestic decree and calling for prohibition of the practice.
Prof Koch, a German physician, believes he has found a cure for consumption though details are scarce. Reports say the preparation uses metallic salts in a costly lymph extraction, limiting access to the wealthy. Critics doubt effectiveness for long standing cases and await fuller demonstration before accepting the invention.
The convention discusses a proposal linking race to state policy, suggesting separation and dividing land for a race’s habitation. It cites power to acquire territory and resolve borders, while noting widespread citizen views and doubt about creating reservations for Black people.
The piece notes a shift away from the Fantastic Dreams era with the Post Boy Railroad Excursion likely abandoned for the Salt River Packet. It mentions inquiries to Barber, Barr, Longsworth or Republican Committee members and asserts Republicans have carried the county and state while Democrats may secure twelve to fourteen Congressmen.
Full report of election results from Adams Township, Washington, Cambridge and other precincts as printed. Lists numerous candidates including Ryan Cromley Lockwood Taylor McFadden Wilkin Hanna Law Eagleson Barber Garvin Logan and others with varied vote tallies across townships and precincts showing Democratic favorable indications in several counties.
Returns show Republican majorities in numerous counties led by Ohio with a 16 000 to 20 000 margin. Cincinnati and Columbus areas go Republican while Democratic candidates claim some gains in New York Pennsylvania and Maryland. Closing tallies hint at a split Congress with Democrats possible majorities in several states.
The advertisement proclaims Dr King's New Discovery as a proven remedy for coughs colds and chest illnesses. It guarantees satisfaction with a money refund and offers trial bottles free at D M Hawthorne's drug store.
A complete list of Democratic and Republican candidates for Congress in Ohio. The roster names multiple districts and cities including Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Toledo and Akron with candidates such as Otway J. Cosgrave Tom L. Johnson James W. Owens William McKinley and Benjamin F. Swingle among others.
Civil: SB Lawrence wins verdict for plaintiff against PC & O Ry Co for 971 dollars. W B Cosgrave wins partition against Lib EB Erwin with commissioners Beckett Hubert and Lenfesty. State: Ohio chooses Richard DeLong for assault and battery with fine and costs. Ohio accuses Patrick Breslin of liquor law violation with fine and costs.
The report mentions sparse Hallowe'en activities last Friday, College Day services by M P church cleric, visits from J Addison of Zanesville Business College, and several local events. Hanna and Gallup greeted friends, Dr. De LaMatyr spoke on Temperance at Advent Church, Wells and Turner spoke on democracy, and Edward Lee cites a telegram from President Harrison about GOP hopes fading. Murray Deters returns from Indianapolis improved health. John Seals plans to move to Barnesville for work. Sunday School mourns a key factor missing weekly.
A patient describes years of severe skin disease and boils, then reports cure after using Swift Specific, claiming lasting skin healing and improved health. The text also includes state statistics on naturalizations guardianships estates probate and hospital admissions.
Kennon Cor Flushing News-Adver tiser notes an old man William Humphrey Sr aged over ninety with twenty three children and seventy five descendants. The piece advertises Dr Bulls Baby Syrup and Old Sauls Catarrh Cure priced at 25 cents claiming universal usefulness.
Salvation Oil is said to reach the seat of disease and cure by removing the cause. Dr Ball's Cough Syrup is noted as having enormous demand in America, with Mr Ruskin predicting a great future for American art.
It notes that a watch can act as a compass by aligning the hour hand with the sun. At four o'clock, directing the hour hand toward the sun places south exactly halfway between the hour hand and the figure III on the dial.
An 1890s advertising claim extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a universal blood medicine. It asserts common diseases across races prompt seeking a single remedy and credits the preparation with world-wide reputation and superiority over other treatments.
A call for universal protection and informed citizenship arguing knowledge of legal and illegal methods distributes burdens and profits fairly. The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer is praised as a free, independent paper offering reliable data and honest instruction, with sample copies available from Cincinnati, Ohio.
A vintage ad promotes Electric bitters as a nerve tonic and alterative to restore appetite, digestion, and liver and kidney function. It claims strong nerves and health, urging readers to try a bottle priced 50 cents at D. M. Hawthorne drug store.
The law amending section 6 961 sets open seasons for game: quail November 10 to December 15. squirrel July 1 to December 15. grouse pheasant and prairie chicken September 1 to December 15. wild ducks September 1 to April 10. wild turkey October 1 to December 15. wood duck July 15 to November 1. Rabbits not protected. Sunday shooting prohibited. no shooting wild ducks on Mondays or Tuesdays.
A medicinal salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions, with a money back guarantee for 25 cents per box. The November Magazine of American History features Rev. Charles Parkhurst on Divine Drift in Human History and other scholarly articles, priced $5.00 a year, 743 Broadway, New York City.
An advertisement touts Santa Abie as a cure for Asthma Bronchitis Coughs and Croup claiming immediate relief. It promotes a bottle sold by druggists with prices 50 cents and 100 dollars and offers a mail order option with a six month cure priced at 1.10.
The Pennsylvania lines offer one fare round trips to points in the South due to land sales. On November 7, tickets to Middlesborough Kentucky. on November 17 and 18 to Dayton Tennessee and Florence Alabama. Returns allowed fifteen days after sale.
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